TB Research

Live and let die: TB control by enhancing apoptosis

Arnett E, Schlesinger LS

Immunity · 2021-08

Abstract

The impact of cellular apoptosis in controlling M. tuberculosis during tuberculosis (TB) infection remains unresolved. In this issue of Immunity, Stutz et al. provide compelling evidence that apoptosis controls M. tuberculosis infection in vivo and compounds that induce apoptosis limit M. tuberculosis growth in mice.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Mice
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • Tuberculosis
  • Apoptosis